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Z springs causing negative camber??

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Old May 4, 2012 | 06:22 PM
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Z springs causing negative camber??

I am lowered on revised z springs and they are causing a decent amount of negative camber and every where I have looked says that the revised Z springs will not cause enough camber to require camber kits. Any one have any idea why mine is different and now either requires front and rear camber kits or revert to stock springs?

I just tried to get an alignment and they were unable to adjust the camber to spec. I'm at -.9 front left and -1.3 front right. Toes also off up front as well with .11 on left and -.12 right

The back is even worse with -2.7 on both.

I just bought new tires and I don't want to kill them right away so it needs to get fixed quick. I am just confused on why mine ended up so off while others remain just fine?
 
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Old May 4, 2012 | 06:33 PM
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Possibly blown shocks but either way they should've been able to get your toe in spec up front with those settings..you need to find another shop. I'm -2 up front and my toe is in spec...they couldn't have known what they were doing
 
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Old May 4, 2012 | 06:46 PM
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Possibly blown shocks but either way they should've been able to get your toe in spec up front with those settings..you need to find another shop. I'm -2 up front and my toe is in spec...they couldn't have known what they were doing
They could have fixed the toe but it'd be a waste of money since I have to come back anyhow with either a camber kit installed or stock springs
 
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Old May 4, 2012 | 06:48 PM
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Toe is fine, camber is on it limit. But All within spec.
 
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Old May 4, 2012 | 06:58 PM
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Toe is fine, camber is on it limit. But All within spec.
The fronts aren't too bad. Its the backs that are way off. I'm sure the spec range listed is very conservative but its over a degree and a half different
 
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Old May 5, 2012 | 03:43 AM
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it should definitely still be within spec! find another shop that KNOWS what they are DOING! i was lowered over 2 inches and was very close to spec but i had all my toe in spec too which definitely helps.
 
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Old May 8, 2012 | 12:01 PM
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i am the same way. im on sedan H-tecs. i didnt know my tires were wearing until i took them off to put my winter tires on last year. My fronts are fine. I only had my tires a year and the insides are worn to the worn out bump. I have Hankook V12's (255/3519) and i got an alignment last year right when i installed the tires.

I was told that i would not need a camber kit also. So considering the wear issue, is this something i should invest in? If so, would i need a camber kit or just a camber bolt or i need to give you guys my spec to tell me anything... any info would help. thanks.

ITs not enuff time in a day!!!... sheeesh...
 
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Old May 8, 2012 | 10:23 PM
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I've had Z front springs and unrevised G35 coupe rear springs with stock sport struts/shocks for over 3 years now. No abnormal tire wear. My front and rear camber is -1.3 and -1.1, toe is within spec all around. I was told it was the best they could do.
 
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